Domestic violence incidents rose earlier in the pandemic as stay-at-home orders went into effect and people were closely confined. Today, while COVID-19 restrictions on movement are hopefully on the decline, domestic abuse remains a problem and victims need to be protected. If a family member or a current or former intimate partner is abusing or… Read More »
It is not uncommon during divorce cases for a spouse to seek an order of protection against the other spouse if there has been any physical abuse during the course of the relationship. But what happens if the spouse who is the subject of that order of protection is a police officer? How protective orders… Read More »
Orders of protection (often referred to as restraining orders) are meant to keep a person who has been harassing or abusing you from contacting, harming or threatening you in any way. However, offenders do not always follow the terms of these court orders. In fact, some statistics indicate about half of all protection orders are… Read More »
The court system of New York issues orders of protection to limit the possibility of harmful or violent behavior by an individual toward others. The Family Court, criminal court, and Supreme Court can all issue such orders. Although orders of protection are vital tools to safeguard the well-being of individuals and families suffering domestic abuse,… Read More »